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Y787 FTW

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

17,371 mi
Last recorded17,371 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 FTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2022 17,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 17,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside handlebar grip damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2020 14,380 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside handlebar grip damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2019 14,185 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 14,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 13,921 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 13,921 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,906 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 13,906 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,314 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 13,314 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 13,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2015 13,207 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,742 miles

Offside Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,482 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 10,888 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 10,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,620 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 9,942 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2006 9,469 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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Y787 FTW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 20,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y787 FTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y787 FTW registered?

Y787 FTW is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y787 FTW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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